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YYW 229

1960 Ford Consul

Blue Petrol 1703cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1960 Ford Consul51,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYW 229
MakeFord
ModelConsul
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,703cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,867 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,686 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,397 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Consul?

Based on 7,272 MOT tests across 1,112 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
brake binding 207
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
parking brake recording little or no effort 164
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 128
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YYW 229 is a 1960 Ford Consul in Blue with a 1,703cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1960 Ford Consul models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Consul fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYW 229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Consul typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 66 years old, this Ford Consul is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYW 229 registered?

YYW 229 is a 1960 Ford Consul, first registered on 12 April 1960.

Is YYW 229 safe to buy?

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